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12 May, 25

Reforms Needed in the African R&D Landscape, Experts Say

Reforms Needed in the African R&D Landscape, Experts Say By Sharon Atieno Bridging existing gaps is crucial for Africa to realize its full potential in research and development (R&D), experts said at the Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) conference in Nairobi, Kenya. They were speaking during a panel discussion titled, “Empowering African R&D: Practical pathways to […]

08 May, 25

Africa Urged to Focus on Innovative Approaches to Increase Health Financing

Africa Urged to Focus on Innovative Approaches to Increase Health Financing By Sharon Atieno Despite African countries not meeting the Abuja declaration commitment of allocating 15 percent of national budgets to health, dwindling donor funding is worsening the situation. A World Health Organization (WHO) report shows that about 150 million Africans are pushed into or […]

08 May, 25

A Thorn in the Flesh, Pain and Stigma: The Silent Scourge of Mycetoma in Turkana

A Thorn in the Flesh, Pain and Stigma: The Silent Scourge of Mycetoma in Turkana By Samuel Doe Ouma In the sun-scorched plains of Turkana County, northern Kenya, a silent affliction creeps beneath the skin — often entering the body through nothing more than a prick that some locals attribute to a thorn, while some […]

08 May, 25

Data, Evidence, Innovation Essential for AU’s Agenda 2063

Data, Evidence, Innovation Essential for AU’s Agenda 2063 By Sharon Atieno Data, evidence, and innovation are crucial to actualize Africa’s aspirations of achieving inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development as envisioned in the African Union(AU)’s Agenda 2063. Experts said during the evidence for development (Evi4Dev) conference convened by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), Science […]

GMOs: Kenya to Host Regional Reference Molecular Laboratory

GMOs: Kenya to Host Regional Reference Molecular Laboratory By Duncan Mboyah Kenya is constructing a regional reference molecular laboratory to help Eastern African countries in handling and using Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, said that the laboratory will be […]

AMR: Gaps in Access to Antibiotic Treatment Fueling Resistance Cases

AMR: Gaps in Access to Antibiotic Treatment Fueling Resistance Cases By Sharon Atieno A new study reveals that inadequate access to appropriate treatment is resulting in increased cases of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low—and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study, published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, looked at which antibiotics were available to treat nearly 1.5 […]

Ending Malaria Starts with Mosquito Control

Ending Malaria Starts with Mosquito Control By Patience Akumu and Konstantina Boutsika Folk tales on the mosquito, an insect that has killed people for centuries, abound. In all of them, the mosquito is errant, sly and resilient – even lucky. One folktale from Uganda is about the relationship between Mosquito and Ear. They were close […]

02 May, 25

Kenya: Research Initiative to Boost Home-grown School Feeding Unveiled

Kenya: Research Initiative to Boost Home-grown School Feeding Unveiled By Joyce Ojanji With Kenya being recognized globally for its efforts in school feeding, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and its partners have launched a research initiative to boost home-grown school feeding. Working in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and with grant support from […]

02 May, 25

Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Named VillageReach’s New CEO

Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Named VillageReach’s New CEO Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, a dynamic leader in global health, is joining VillageReach, a non-profit global health organization, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He brings his vast expertise, advocating for and implementing systemic health reforms across Africa. Dr. Ogwell’s leadership is marked by his commitment to improving health […]

Africa’s Pastoralists Hold Key to Sustainable Livestock, Environmental Balance

Africa’s Pastoralists Hold Key to Sustainable Livestock, Environmental Balance By Daouda Ngom Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems that are closely linked to our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic growth, and ecological balance. In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. And […]